I totally recognize I bent the rules a little bit by documenting my experience. I'm okay with that. I plan to do this again in the future without any cameras involved, but I wanted to share what it was like for the first time. Feel free to leave any questions you might have as a response to this comment. Like I said, I'm thinking of responding and talking more about my experience on my Patreon.
I am really motivated by your ethic man, I feel like everything you said is so true, We need to reset and take in reality once in awhile Thank You once again man. Your videos are like no other
Pretty cool work!! That sinking feeling of letting your day slip through your fingers is very relatable. In my case it's pure perfeccionism. But maybe in your case it's something else.
I think you’d learn a lot about yourself by taking LSD or shrooms. I’ve never done what you did in the video but it reminded me a lot of those experiences
I'm the opposite. I have too much time on my hands and nothing to do yet I have this fear of not getting things done. I stimulate my brain with social media and RUclips to get away from those thoughts, drowning myself in passiveness.
I'm the same way. I went on a week long social media detox however and it really helped me gain some perspective. Now I'm a lot more conscious of socials and am trying to limit my use of them in a way that's beneficial for me (not quite there yet but trying). I do recommend uninstalling socials for a short while at least tho, it helps clear your mind and realise the amount of times you impulsively try to go onto such apps without really thinking about it. Other than that, all we can really do is experiment on ourselves and see what works for us. Sometimes you just have to break the routine like Nathaniel has done for himself
I still think your situation applies to the subject matter of the video. The dopamine thing is different for us all. He's addicted to working and keeping his mind busy and only he knows how that isn't the best thing for him. You're addicted to the constant information feed online, FOMO, "content", however your wanna put it. And you know how it is something you'd rather not have but keep coming back to. The idea of dopamine fasting really appealed to me. The "fast" might not be the same for everyone. But most of us do know what we're supposed to target.
Ali ibn Abib Talib, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered "Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”
"I've always had a hard time with ending the day" - when I was in college, one day, I just *quit* I decided that 8:00 was the end of my day and I stopped working that day. And the next. And I kept it up. I wrote down anything I had left to do before bed and then worked on it first thing in the morning. Writing it down enabled me to release the feeling of 'I need to XYZ!!' that kept me up at night. I also found that quitting before I was past the point of exhaustion enabled me to better organize my life. I'd clean up more. I'd pick an outfit for the next day. I'd take better care of my body in general. It turned out that "letting go" of some time actually saved time in the long run. That was easily the happiest and most productive period of my life.
I'm the opposite and you people make me feel like sh*t in this productive society. Good citizen you are. Social interactions make me feel tired and depressed... How do you guys do?
@Marcus TH I dont agree with the idea that he thinks it is worth doing because it is "meaningful". Pretty sure he says its worth the experience. Because thats what life and living should be about: Experiencing. When we are in the perfect place where we feel save enough and experience awe. To experiment for experimentation sake, not primarily for results. I am not sure about you, but thats when I feel most alive and fullfilled. So I guess in a sense it is meaningful and worth pursuing. And I think thats also how people get wise. Not sure I agree with what you are on about with hipster and pretending. Most of the concepts and methods presented in his videos are around for centuries or decades. Just because everybody nowadays thinks that he/she has to reinvent the wheel to be someone, doesnt mean he is a hipster to try out field tested methods or traditions. Maybe you think he is just doing this purely for attention and success, not for him personally. While I cant confirm nor deny, I do not get those vibes from his videos. If that would be the case, he would have a whole team around him, making all the boring stuff for him. But from how it looks he does it all on his own, so I guess he isnt too much into the whole deal of economically milking his success and rather using his success to have more opportunities of doing what he wants to do by providing him with the money so he can fully focus on it. I dont know you, but based on this one comment, you sound like you are very success oriented yet frustrated because you feel like you dont have the success yet you think you deserve or think you should have. So you vent it by tearing down other successful people who you feel like dont deserve it because of how they got their success. Maybe because you think for sucess you have to not be yourself. Maybe that adds a bit of some self loathing too, who knows. Its just my bad assessement of your depressed comment.
Definitely relevant and if you read this comment I want you to know that : Your story is valuable, your insight when shared is easy to connect with as you're genuine and honest in what your experience has been like. I hope you continue to walk on a more peaceful path that can allow you to have fulfillment from your work and relaxing where its due.
11:58 In my opinion having unlimited access to anything is just killing the magic of it. Like Netflix for T.V. Shows, Music streaming services and a lot of other things. Scarcity is what makes things, valuable. Isn't that the rule of commodities, diamonds are rare and so expensive.
When I was little The Wizard of Oz came on TV ONCE a year. When it was over you knew you would see it again a year later. Same thing with Christmas shows like Rudolph and Frosty. You hung on to every word and didn't even go to the bathroom because you didn't want to miss a thing. Your comment reminded me of this.
*Boredom is one of the most potent ways of finding your calling.* You become so restless, granted you aren't distracted by people, events or technology, that you start to ponder over your life. It's through that silence and time alone that you get inspired and find your deepest wishes - within.
You are right that what would happen to normal people.however there are some people that they just lost in games or other stupid stuff and they end up doing nothing
Hi, I attempted this yesterday after watching this video. It was an interesting experience - definitely the longest day I've had in a while. Got up around 8am, did some meditation, journaling, a bit of stretching. Around noon I went out and was outside for 2-3 hours. I felt a bit more aware of things around me and even though the weather wasn't great it was still good to be outside. When I came back I decided to have an nap and slept for OVER 2 HOURS. Maybe my body really was that tired and I hadn't acknowledged it. After that I meditated and journaled a bit more. Around 8 I decided to break my fast, and had some protein and veg, really simple but tasted so good and weirdly I got full really fast. I realise I don't take the time to actually appreciate the good food I get to eat every day. I then decided to do a bit of work on my laptop for 1hr and even with a light filter my eyes felt very tired in front of the screen. I decided to go to bed and end the day. Overall I didn't do the full 24hr but I think I learned a fair bit. There was a dread at the start of my day for not doing anything that had slowly got replaced with the confidence that I can do anything and I always have a choice. I realised how much pressure I put on myself to get so many things done and to get them done the right way. I also noticed how much time there is in the day and in how much of it I numb myself with my phone and the through the Internet just so I don't have to look at the current moment. Usually when I get up in the morning I feel very irritable and frustrated straight away. The morning after doing this challenge is the first time in a while that I've felt so peaceful. Overall I guess this was worth trying. A new and odd experience. Thanks for reading :)
"I'm just a kid on the internet" Yes you are. But your thoughts and opinions go much beyond that. You are really talented and definitely a huge inspiration for us, the other kids on the internet.
I love how humble you are. You're doing many cool things and still you say "I'm just a kid on the internet". Many people take themselves so seriously and forget that we're all just kids in big bodies exploring the world.
"I'm already like an adult." I love that line, and I don't think that feeling ever really goes away. Intellectually we now we are older but we don't really feel like a grown up. Maybe not everyone, but a lot of people. :)
*_If my sense self-worth is entirely dependent on what I'm capable of doing right now, I think I'm going to have to face some harsh realities eventually_* - Nathaniel Drew I really needed to hear that. Not heavy on quotes but I'm writing that one down.
@@teunvanwezel2282 I think it's kind of vague too, but from what I understood, facing harsh reality would be recognizing that you're not capable of much at the moment, thus implying low self worth.
When you said that the last time you felt this boredom was in childhood is EXACTLY what I've been thinking about these past months (with covid, quarentine...) . Thank you for this video!
I’ve read a great blog post about Dopamine levels and how to boost them naturally, just check it out, I think you’d like it. www.healthodysseyweb.com/blog/Discoverthe10bestwaystoboostDopaminelevelsnaturally
This is incredible. I feel just the same, like I never want to WASTE any time, but lately I’ve realized just how stressed out I am because of overstimulation. More and more lately I’ve realized that peace comes with gratitude, which comes from observation - of the world, of myself. And often I don’t give myself that time to just be The Bible says “Let the Lord be my rock.” And I’ve always seen the world around me as God. Reconnecting with that brings so much peace and understanding
yes, you’re a kid on the internet, but you spread so much positive and interesting messages and thoughts. i honestly can’t thank you enough for this video, it was so interesting and it makes me wanna do that too. distance myself from internet, my phone, stressful exams, all those kind of pressures.. ! thank u :)
How can someone dislike/ hate this guy... Such humble and genuine personality..not someone will be eyeing viewers as if they have to go through the whole watch hour or else they'll lose something.. Quality of soft speaking, honesty is winning hearts.. it feels comfortable, welcoming No preaching, no loud voice, no screaming... What at least I needed after the end of the day!
Definitely one of my favourite youtubers right now, your videos really resonate with me and are helping guide me along the path I want, keep it up my dude!
Nathaniel, you probably hear this a lot but you really are an inspiration. You seem to have yourself and your life a lot more figured out than me, and at the age of 21! I am 23 and I feel a lot of affinity with you. I've always had that same sense of pressure to always be productive. I feel I've lost track of my goals the last 18 months or so. I graduated from university and was working a shitty job but to save up money so I could spend 6 months or so in South America, immersing myself in Spanish. Sadly Covid derailed my plans several times and although I did manage to learn Spanish from home, I feel I spend far too much time in that shitty job whilst my peers passed me by. But your videos are inspiring me to reclaim my path and get back on track. Thank you and I hope life continues to bring you blessings.
Nathan, this video is so on point. I’ve been feeling the same way you have recently due to living an unsustainable work lifestyle. You’re spot on with the “fear of boredom” & using work as an escape from yourself ideas. Thank you for making this!
Everytime you find urself alone , with nothing to do, please realize this is the time where you are meeting up with urself , talking , checking up , dealing with ur emotions , re organizing ur thoughts , re connecting with nature , being present with nature , with god , and in alignment with the universe ... and you need to respect that . They say a time well spent is never wasted . And that kind of time is really benificial to ur soul and ur journey
It is a culture thing. I live in a country where life revolves around friends, family and free time. Those are priorities in life and we all strive to complete the work just to be able to spend time longing around with close people. And those who are obsessed with productivity and work are different, and non typical. I hope pther cultures help you relax a bit a reset ypur priorities even just for one rest day.
@@joeycollins4838 Croatia. If you are American you might know it from Game of thrones or possibly football world cup. If you are European you know where it is :)
@@joeycollins4838 cool :) I think that is the first thing Americans (and many other tourists too) notice when they come here. It is a very relaxed culture. tourists always say all we do is sit and drink coffee all day. It isn't completely true, it's more complex than that, but it is definitely an important part of our day. You get together with your friends and just have coffee and talk. As often as you can. And oftentimes you'll see people just sitting and reading newspapers together and having coffee and not even talking, just being together. And another ritual people have here is to meet with their friends or co-workers (which is often the same) before work for coffee, which can be as early as 7 in the morning and those meetings are short, maybe an hour the most, and then you go to work. I'd personally rather sleep, and I never meet with people that early, but I understand why people do it. Ita much easier to go into work that way, you feel much more positive. So yeah. Being lonely or isolated or too focused on work is definitely not a peoblem here. But we have a lot of other terrible problems, as any country I guess.
myflyingkidney Yeah every country has its own catch, but that's very interesting how it's so much more family and friend oriented than mainly work in Croatia. I'm only in highschool at the moment but with america's state i've been interested in after graduating to study abroad and maybe move out of country. I've heard new zealand is great but now i'd like to look into Croatia more! I love learning about other countries and their cultures :)
I'm Brazilian, 31, and over the last few years I lived in New Zealand, South Korea and now in the Philippines. One of the most important things I've learned is slowing down for a day and go for a walk in nature. Cellphone on airplane mode. I am not a picture person, but on these walks I take a few pics, because it's a great way of appreciate what I see. It's such a powerful way to relax and forget work..
I've been doing a reiteration of this for the past year. Throughout my entire life, there has always been stress and chaos and turmoil in every aspect. I had a messy childhood, traumatically injured teens (I broke my neck and had complications), lots of personal struggles throughout college, and lived in China for a year as an ESL teacher who said yes to everything. Throughout this past year, I've had to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life because I discovered teaching isn't for me. And I finally feel like I have actually rested fully and recharged my batteries. Now I'm moving to Europe in 75 days to start the grad school program of my dreams and I never would have discovered even my new field without having had this mental reset. I highly recommend doing a mind reset!
Boredom is so important, we truly desire constant stimulation but just letting your mind quiet, letting all the ideas inside shuffle around and make connections allows for so much reflection and creativity. Thanks for sharing, this is a message we need to hear!
I have felt this for so many years... I grew up with an uncle and Aunt that weren’t very nice. They were pretty strict and abusive and if I wasn’t seen doing something I was punished. That’s stayed with me. I’ve achieved a lot don’t get me wrong and didn’t need that but it reinforced this need for productivity. Sometimes I find myself trudging through mud busy but not productive - trying to be productive and being frustrated. I also think I have adhd. When this lockdown started, I thought okay I can write I can make work etc and I was relieved the world slowed down but I feel over stimulated and oddly even more pressure to be productive. I had no idea things like this existed and I’m so grateful I’ve come across this ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing. I know this might be hard. I remember a moment in therapy about two years ago when I was told to relax in the chair - and I had an emotional response. It’ll be hard maybe sometimes but I am desperate for it 💛💛💛 thank you so much for sharing this. Totally wish I had a friend like you to talk about this stuff with! I’ll follow you on Instagram !
I think I am seriously considering to give this challenge a try. I am a terrible at giving myself a break. I mean, the only reason why I get out of bed every day is to do something productive for work or school.
Nathaniel, you are so mature and insightful for someone who is 21. I am 22 and I am only just starting to start a journey of self improvement, so I really I appreciate these very informative videos that you are creating. Thank you.
I have some friends who work hard and they are not completely satisfied. Just know that you are good enough, you are really smart and be proud of yourself in the end of the day. Not for how much you have done, be proud for who you are. Great video
You hit the nail on the head, Nathaniel, with your revelation of connecting to childhood. What we were as children is the core of what we are as adults! To be able to revisit that childhood is unbelievably restorative and comforting in this intense world we live in. Thank you!!
Wow there is something to that, my generation was the transitional internet generation, I feel we got all of the good stuff, curiosity, vastly more educated, more connected. You guys got a lot of the bad stuff, anxiety, extrinsic self-worth, poor focus etc. But hey there are probably an endless amount of good things to go with it. I do sense there is a rising tide of people seeking to distance themselves from media and tech, get back to a simpler analogue time.
@@MrNiceHk so true! We are basically one big study on what online interactions do to us as humans. There is no long-term studies available, it's all real time. I am not upset, I find the times we live in extremely exciting! And if anything, I hope that we learn to deal with anxiety etc. earlier on in life because of it. But you are not wrong. The numbers speak against us!
so accurate. being 30 I feel like I got to experience just before the change and also now in the midst of it and nowadays I feel FOMO so much it's crazy. Always used to feel so present.
I turn off all notifications on all my devices for this reason. I am generally not very productive and have low concentration, so this has really helped me a lot. I only have notifications on for phone calls and the app I use to help me form habits via daily commitments. All else is off at all times.
Hey Nathaniel! I'm 22 yrs old so we're around similar age range! Thank you for sharing this tbh! I feel this pressure constantly everyday to the point where it paralyzes me and depresses the hell outta me. I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this. Thank you so much for the advices!
I have literally never left a RUclips comment before (I'm the definition of a lurker). But I had to take a few minutes to write to you because this video struck me hard. I related so much to everything you said about our addiction to productivity, and particularly the not wanting to go to sleep because you feel like you haven't accomplished enough. That is how I feel literally every single day. And when you said that you found yourself thinking about your childhood and wondering when you became an adult... I used to have those thoughts all the time. All we do is distract ourselves from the passing of time until it's too late to get any of the time back. Videos like yours remind us to look around at our lives every so often before you miss it. I'll be doing a 24 hour dopamine fast soon. I am in law school otherwise I would do it tomorrow. Thank you for the inspiration Nathaniel.
I cried. The "speech" ariund 6 minutes in spoke to me deeply. Struggling with chronic depression, every day is a challenge and the only relief I really ever got was living like this for a month. Sadly I was eventually forced back into the structure and pressure of life when that sinking feeling had built up. If only our world would allow for people to live like this; then maybe depression and anxiety disorders wouldn't be such a big issue.
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I feel you 100%, this vid helped me a lot to organize and realize my own thoughts and feelings! Thanks!!
Your face at the beginning vs. after your restingday - SO WONDERFUL! thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts with us. I'm so glad that we can share our conciousness, personal developments and ups&downs through the internet. Sometimes i need to remember myself that i am normal while most of the world is crazy! Not the other way around! Thank you for being normal and honest Much Love from Germany
I have the same problem. Too often I associate productivity with my overall happiness. When I have a unproductive or slow day I end up just raising my expectations the next. This has had a negative impact on my social life, where I basically lose sight of human interaction because I constantly have my goals on my mind. Later when I flight from the social interaction to work on my goals I get a feeling of guilt and unsatisfaction, because I missed out on an opportunity to enjoy that social interaction. There have been weeks where I feel the balance of both, but it is definitely a learning curve to find that balance. I have to remind myself that it is okay to have an unproductive day and that my relationships with people around me are what really matters most. With that attitude I find I am much more "productive" in each aspect and have a clearer mind. Nathaniel does a great job of keeping an open mind with this video and it certainly helped.
I wrote down my feelings in my 12 hour dopamine fast on paper, here they are: 00:00:25 - Slightly apprehensive, but looking forward to seeing how long I can last. Probably don't know what I'm getting myself in for. 00:03:52 - Decided to stand up because I'm too comfortable sitting down. 00:08:23 - Needed toilet 00:23:00 - Started meditating, focussing on breath 00:54:35 - Finished first meditation session - noticed was able to sustain thought for longer than usual 01:01:11 - Had a cup of water 01:11:48 - Quite surprised about how fast time is seeming to go. 01:17:46 - Brain just feels empty. Feel like I am lacking emotion. 01:39:15 - Already getting the urge to eat, but feeling fairly content. 02:02:52 - Feels easier than expected. Feeling more emotional and mind feels clear. 02:17:19 - Repeatedly thinking about food - I'm hungry 02:28:31 - Getting pretty bored 02:43:10 - Had a cup of water 03:02:06 - Began meditation #2 04:01:31 - Finished meditating 04:02:40 - Can smell food and it isn't nice not to be able to have it, but at the same time I feel good about myself for being able to resist it. 04:05:56 - Had a cup of water 04:27:31 - Had a cold shower 04:38:59 - Craving food right now, the thought of eating a cooked dinner seems amazing. Feeling warm and relaxed after a painful cold shower. 04:57:37 - Gonna stand and stare at the wall at 5 hours until 6 hours. 05:11:10 - Gave up on staring at the wall 05:34:53 - Very bored 05:55:18 - Has been the most painstakingly slow hour so far 06:00:05 - Halfway done woo! 06:25:49 - I'm cold, hungry and my eyes are stinging. Not a pleasant situation. 06:46:57 - Had a cup of water 06:56:12 - What do I say if someone asks me what I did on this day? 07:19:08 - Cant believe I've gone this long with doing basically nothing. 07:25:59 - Started meditation #3 07:53:11 - Finished meditation 08:08:09 - Started thinking about how much I miss my childhood games - and the emotions attached to them (nostalgia I know) 08:34:32 - Cannot wait to eat at 12:00:01 08:37:16 - Had a cup of water 09:39:05 - Bored as hell, right now it's just a countdown until I can eat. 11:00:00 - An hour to go 11:34:07 - Had a cup of water 12:00:00 - DONE :D
@Hakim honestly, for me the benefits dimished fairly quickly, I appreciated food a lot more (didn't last) and it's good for building patience, but I would say just have a good daily routine and you will feel great. Get up and go sleep early, eat clean, go for runs, cold shower, nofap if ur a pro
@Hakim it would obviously be more beneficial if you were to do it over say a week, but that's a great waste of time that you could spend working towards your goals
minato22 And the overload of stimulation makes the brain crave for something more rewarding. This creates complexity when the brain is looking for too much sources.
Thank you both for the answers. The brain craving something more rewarding or even complex is definitely a big problem for a lot of people with addictions. I think the complex part imo is the worst because you’ll find yourself digging deeper and deeper to find something equally as rewarding as when you first started
"Basically, I want freedom to be a human-being" - EXACTLY!! This has been my philosophy recently. I want to be human again, enjoy drinking coffee on the balcony, petting my dog, reading a book, taking a long bath, hike in the forest ... - all without the sense of constant guilt & stress! I've been having this feeling that I'm chasing something that I can never catch, always worrying that I have so much to do & then suffering mentally and physically. It's stupid, simply stupid. This weekend I simply had to run away to the forest & simply "BE". This was the best feeling in a long time. Please people, be gentle to yourself, this chase is really not worth it.
Nathaniel, i can't believe you're only 21 years old. I've been watching your videos for a while and i've been fascinated. But you have such a wise and calm vibe, i thought you'd be older. I really appreciate all you do. Thank you for the inspiration. Thank you for being an amazing human.
Do you ever feel like you get into a self-help feedback loop? Almost as if you become so focused on finding mental clarity, you get distracted from your original goal?
I’ve read a great blog post about Dopamine levels and how to boost them naturally, just check it out, I think you’d like it. www.healthodysseyweb.com/blog/Discoverthe10bestwaystoboostDopaminelevelsnaturally
now make a youtube video about that for people to consume with a fresh illusion that they're actually getting closer to the finish line of self-help where they can actually start getting things done
So I did it. I also made a video about my experience, thanks for the inspo ma man! It's an idea worth sharing. ruclips.net/video/pSUaNKyS87Y/видео.html
Hello Nathanial. I came across your videos recently. They've brought up a lot of sadness and grief in me (and a fair bit of joy too!) You have had a very supportive childhood and have been encouraged to explore your authentic self, this means you will trust what you love to do. You are a young person with a very good head start in life (which also means a lot more wisdom than most of us at your age), make the most of the energy you have now, carry on with what you are doing, keep having realisations and sharing them with people...you are doing a good thing for humanity! Stopping, resting, being, pondering is part of that 'work' of realisation......but remember to utilise your youthful energy! My childhood was full of invalidation, with no introduction to the many possibilities in the world. I always doubted myself because I was never given support or validation to trust myself. I left home at 19 and wasted so many years partying etc. and not believing I was good at anything. I tried (because of my lack of confidence it wasn't a 'full' experience) the things I was attracted to half-heartedly because of that lack of self-belief. I procrastinated because of lack of belief in myself. Now I am physically unable to do the things I love to do as well as I would like. I have done A LOT of soul searching and am now at a point of accepting my choices in the past which I believe meant much potential was wasted. I've decided to focus my energy on what I can do.....and loving and accepting my journey in life...and finding a way to make a difference in some way. By all means have your rest days, but make use of your time when you are young. You will have plenty of rest time when you get older! You will notice the changes in your mental and physical abilities as you age....but when you hit your mid 50's you'll begin to really notice them, and the continual deterioration of them. It doesn't mean you won't have joy in your life, you have a different kind of joy....what I am saying is, save the enjoyment of slowing down for when you have to! In saying that, it's good that you can see that the slowing down experience will be a good thing....perhaps just as enjoyable as 'achieving'. All the best Nathanial, and thanks for you work....it's very encouraging for many people. Love, Dawn
"just be" nice. I like your honesty and how your able to put these things into coherent and clear words, especially being or trying to do enough or more, I am also 21 it's a weird age not gonna lie. But it's nice to know we are not alone, I think a lot of people feel that way. It makes me feel hope for myself, so thanks, man!
Brother! I have the same problem. All I see is videos on how to be productive but what happens if you love your job so much you are actually hurting yourself? Example, working for free until 12am some times and overtime on weekends. I push myself beyond my limits and have realized life isn't all about work because I feel like I'm still missing something. I can relate to this video in MANY MANY ways. I'm always about self-improvement though and I need to better other aspects of my life other than super productive and being a work machine without rest. This video has helped me open my eyes. :) Thank you!
You are truly an awesome, outstanding human being. With your empathy, your high degree of intra and inter personal intelligence and most importantly with your humbleness, you'll be just fine no matter the obstacles you may go through :)
Nathaniel, you’re so reflective and introspective. I find that a very attractive quality. Your videos are so relaxing to watch, and I never feel like I’ve “wasted my time” per say whenever I watch you. Thanks for sharing!
I really hope you do this day without the camera. You’re still working and creating. Filling your need for a “productive” day. I would be curious to see what you felt after a full no camera day.
I don't know what your situation is exactly, but watching and listening to you made me think you would love therapy. The way you talk about yourself and your thoughts makes me think you would find that process extremely valuable. I've been seeing a therapist for over 3 years at this point and it's honestly been one of the most incredible and meaningful experiences of my life.
Yesterday I thought about doing this exact Fast, for these EXACT reasons. Today this video comes to my recommended. Tomorrow I will do this. This is the second time your videos have come to be at crucial times. very profound. Cheers nate!
Heart of Kentucky. You don't have to do something all the time. It's o.k. to do nothing. Sometimes we just have to wait to see what's next. Sometimes we have to wait years, and this is excruciating painful. Sometimes there's no light at the end of the tunnel, but if we will just endure, it will all pass, and then we get a glimmer of hope, because we know who we are, once again. Feels good, because we like who we are. It's like a sweet awakening. Katie.
Today is Monday. It's been a week since my last exam. This last week I've been occupied with Christmas shopping, catching up on games, watching movies and drinking with friends. Today, I have nothing that *has* to go on. I'm actually gonna go to campus and write. Just write creatively, but not obsessively. Maybe meet a couple of friends. But before that I'm gonna sit out on the balcony in the cold Scandinavian weather with a cuppa coffee and just... be, I think. Thanks, Nathaniel.
A lot of us forget what it feels like to just live intuitively, which is essentially what happens when we let go of the thoughts that tell us to keep going even though we are depleted. Great video and thanks for making it.
This is amazing!!! Watching you go through the experience causes such a huge shift in perspective as a viewer, this was a good reminder that we need a pause sometimes!
wow. for a brief moment I felt clarity. The same way I felt when I took a trip to upstate new york in the woods laying freely in a hammock. Thank you Nathaniel.
@@Sjixify Not physically. But many great addictions aren't physical in nature. It's okay if you enjoy weed, but saying that it has no addictive qualities seems kinda ignorant.
@@Sjixify It's not PHYSICALLY addictive. Eating in itself isn't either. Yet TONS of people are addicted to overeating. Obviously, ALL ADDICTIONS, are based on predisposition and personal self control.
@@MrJeng300 Don't bother with that person lol. He/she is obviously way too young to understand that weed is 100% addictive and in most cases detrimental to a person's well being.
I have done this partially and unconsciously when I was at a crossroad. Cleared my head and got answers to everything.. Is like a weekend meditation retreat for sure.
Enjoy every day. You will blink and one day you are 45 years old. The older you get, the faster it seems to go by. I remember being 21 like it was last year and now I have a hard time believing I will be 49 this year. I really enjoy your videos and take on life.
I totally recognize I bent the rules a little bit by documenting my experience. I'm okay with that. I plan to do this again in the future without any cameras involved, but I wanted to share what it was like for the first time.
Feel free to leave any questions you might have as a response to this comment. Like I said, I'm thinking of responding and talking more about my experience on my Patreon.
The fact that you're thinking about this stuff and acting on it at 21 is astounding. I love your content, man.
I am really motivated by your ethic man, I feel like everything you said is so true, We need to reset and take in reality once in awhile
Thank You once again man. Your videos are like no other
Pretty cool work!! That sinking feeling of letting your day slip through your fingers is very relatable. In my case it's pure perfeccionism. But maybe in your case it's something else.
I think you’d learn a lot about yourself by taking LSD or shrooms. I’ve never done what you did in the video but it reminded me a lot of those experiences
Are you planning to make this experience a habitual thing? If so, how often can you imagine doing it?
I'm the opposite. I have too much time on my hands and nothing to do yet I have this fear of not getting things done. I stimulate my brain with social media and RUclips to get away from those thoughts, drowning myself in passiveness.
this!
100% same.
I'm the same way. I went on a week long social media detox however and it really helped me gain some perspective. Now I'm a lot more conscious of socials and am trying to limit my use of them in a way that's beneficial for me (not quite there yet but trying). I do recommend uninstalling socials for a short while at least tho, it helps clear your mind and realise the amount of times you impulsively try to go onto such apps without really thinking about it. Other than that, all we can really do is experiment on ourselves and see what works for us. Sometimes you just have to break the routine like Nathaniel has done for himself
@Mystic Clover weird flex but ok
I still think your situation applies to the subject matter of the video. The dopamine thing is different for us all. He's addicted to working and keeping his mind busy and only he knows how that isn't the best thing for him. You're addicted to the constant information feed online, FOMO, "content", however your wanna put it. And you know how it is something you'd rather not have but keep coming back to. The idea of dopamine fasting really appealed to me. The "fast" might not be the same for everyone. But most of us do know what we're supposed to target.
"The problem I have is I love what I do" I wish I had that problem lol
What do you like to do? If you can answer that, you can do what you like to do
I was literally gonna come here and say thatttt
@@christianruano2761 That's just it, I can't really answer that lol that's my actual problem
Dude this video helped me so much. Thank you 🙏
Dreaming Since '99 welp best thing to do is to keep exploring and trying new things until you find something you like to do.
Ali ibn Abib Talib, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered "Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”
You know this quote is probably fake (perhaps still something to learn from though)
just4 kommentare schreiben very deep!!!
Deep
it's a quote by Ali.
I love this quote!!!
"I've always had a hard time with ending the day" - when I was in college, one day, I just *quit* I decided that 8:00 was the end of my day and I stopped working that day. And the next. And I kept it up. I wrote down anything I had left to do before bed and then worked on it first thing in the morning. Writing it down enabled me to release the feeling of 'I need to XYZ!!' that kept me up at night. I also found that quitting before I was past the point of exhaustion enabled me to better organize my life. I'd clean up more. I'd pick an outfit for the next day. I'd take better care of my body in general. It turned out that "letting go" of some time actually saved time in the long run. That was easily the happiest and most productive period of my life.
How are you doing now ?
I'm also wondering how you're doing down.
I really like the 'end at 8' philosophy. I'm going to test it. Thanks for the suggestion.
SO. RELATABLE.
I too am addicted to productivity and feel like shit every time I have a slow day
i feel you bro
I don't feel you bro
@@dt-lg2oc me either 😶
same i'm addicted to productivity in the form of making animations nonstop..
I'm the opposite and you people make me feel like sh*t in this productive society. Good citizen you are. Social interactions make me feel tired and depressed... How do you guys do?
When he said “I refuse to let my life be governed by fear and doubt”, I FELT THAT
That's awesome. When i read that i just said "ok whatever" but scrolled back up when I realized how great that is.
You and Matt D'avella are saving RUclips.
@Marcus TH I dont agree with the idea that he thinks it is worth doing because it is "meaningful". Pretty sure he says its worth the experience. Because thats what life and living should be about: Experiencing. When we are in the perfect place where we feel save enough and experience awe. To experiment for experimentation sake, not primarily for results. I am not sure about you, but thats when I feel most alive and fullfilled. So I guess in a sense it is meaningful and worth pursuing. And I think thats also how people get wise.
Not sure I agree with what you are on about with hipster and pretending. Most of the concepts and methods presented in his videos are around for centuries or decades. Just because everybody nowadays thinks that he/she has to reinvent the wheel to be someone, doesnt mean he is a hipster to try out field tested methods or traditions. Maybe you think he is just doing this purely for attention and success, not for him personally. While I cant confirm nor deny, I do not get those vibes from his videos. If that would be the case, he would have a whole team around him, making all the boring stuff for him. But from how it looks he does it all on his own, so I guess he isnt too much into the whole deal of economically milking his success and rather using his success to have more opportunities of doing what he wants to do by providing him with the money so he can fully focus on it.
I dont know you, but based on this one comment, you sound like you are very success oriented yet frustrated because you feel like you dont have the success yet you think you deserve or think you should have. So you vent it by tearing down other successful people who you feel like dont deserve it because of how they got their success. Maybe because you think for sucess you have to not be yourself. Maybe that adds a bit of some self loathing too, who knows. Its just my bad assessement of your depressed comment.
for sure! 💯
Search for PINHO, brazilian minimalist channel that is soo cool
@Marcus TH better than watching PewDiePie and fortnite videos.
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Definitely relevant and if you read this comment I want you to know that : Your story is valuable, your insight when shared is easy to connect with as you're genuine and honest in what your experience has been like. I hope you continue to walk on a more peaceful path that can allow you to have fulfillment from your work and relaxing where its due.
addiction to productivity
honestly I hope to find a job/passion that allows to feel like that
yeah I'm addicted to laziness
I’ve lived both sides, neither are fun 😅
hana day Me too! Starting your own business is a good solution that worked for me. Always something to improve!
Try making music
Same
11:58 In my opinion having unlimited access to anything is just killing the magic of it. Like Netflix for T.V. Shows, Music streaming services and a lot of other things. Scarcity is what makes things, valuable. Isn't that the rule of commodities, diamonds are rare and so expensive.
yeah, kind of what I subconsciously thought but you put perfectly in words!
When I was little The Wizard of Oz came on TV ONCE a year. When it was over you knew you would see it again a year later. Same thing with Christmas shows like Rudolph and Frosty. You hung on to every word and didn't even go to the bathroom because you didn't want to miss a thing. Your comment reminded me of this.
Modern diseases are of abundance not scarcity.
@@MrPancake615 Are you trying to be clever with that comment? Because you just sound like an idiot.
Absolutely
*Boredom is one of the most potent ways of finding your calling.*
You become so restless, granted you aren't distracted by people, events or technology, that you start to ponder over your life.
It's through that silence and time alone that you get inspired and find your deepest wishes - within.
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Yes
You are right that what would happen to normal people.however there are some people that they just lost in games or other stupid stuff and they end up doing nothing
@@mysigt_ hi)I don't mean myself I mean other People
I normally hate your useless comments with vague quotes and no value but this one I like
Hi, I attempted this yesterday after watching this video. It was an interesting experience - definitely the longest day I've had in a while. Got up around 8am, did some meditation, journaling, a bit of stretching. Around noon I went out and was outside for 2-3 hours. I felt a bit more aware of things around me and even though the weather wasn't great it was still good to be outside. When I came back I decided to have an nap and slept for OVER 2 HOURS. Maybe my body really was that tired and I hadn't acknowledged it. After that I meditated and journaled a bit more. Around 8 I decided to break my fast, and had some protein and veg, really simple but tasted so good and weirdly I got full really fast. I realise I don't take the time to actually appreciate the good food I get to eat every day. I then decided to do a bit of work on my laptop for 1hr and even with a light filter my eyes felt very tired in front of the screen. I decided to go to bed and end the day. Overall I didn't do the full 24hr but I think I learned a fair bit. There was a dread at the start of my day for not doing anything that had slowly got replaced with the confidence that I can do anything and I always have a choice. I realised how much pressure I put on myself to get so many things done and to get them done the right way. I also noticed how much time there is in the day and in how much of it I numb myself with my phone and the through the Internet just so I don't have to look at the current moment. Usually when I get up in the morning I feel very irritable and frustrated straight away. The morning after doing this challenge is the first time in a while that I've felt so peaceful. Overall I guess this was worth trying. A new and odd experience. Thanks for reading :)
"I'm just a kid on the internet"
Yes you are. But your thoughts and opinions go much beyond that. You are really talented and definitely a huge inspiration for us, the other kids on the internet.
Well said
I love how humble you are. You're doing many cool things and still you say "I'm just a kid on the internet". Many people take themselves so seriously and forget that we're all just kids in big bodies exploring the world.
It's like you were a cat for the day. Just napping, relaxing, gazing out the window. Hehe!
except that my cat can't go 10 min withouth begging for food.
The true zen masters.
AvocadoSupreme give it a bigger meal perhaps... 🐈
That explains why they have 9 lives..
I’m a cat everyday
"I'm already like an adult." I love that line, and I don't think that feeling ever really goes away. Intellectually we now we are older but we don't really feel like a grown up. Maybe not everyone, but a lot of people. :)
*_If my sense self-worth is entirely dependent on what I'm capable of doing right now, I think I'm going to have to face some harsh realities eventually_*
- Nathaniel Drew
I really needed to hear that. Not heavy on quotes but I'm writing that one down.
We have a young Sinatra here
I came across this comment when he actually said it (I didn’t rewind or anything)
@@user-tn4ls5hh2f holy ** me 2 :-D
I don't really know what this is trying to say... The second part of the sentence is quite vague to me. Could you explain?
@@teunvanwezel2282 I think it's kind of vague too, but from what I understood, facing harsh reality would be recognizing that you're not capable of much at the moment, thus implying low self worth.
When you said that the last time you felt this boredom was in childhood is EXACTLY what I've been thinking about these past months (with covid, quarentine...) . Thank you for this video!
This feels so relatable- definitely going to give this a go, sounds very meditative
I’ve read a great blog post about Dopamine levels and how to boost them naturally, just check it out, I think you’d like it. www.healthodysseyweb.com/blog/Discoverthe10bestwaystoboostDopaminelevelsnaturally
This is incredible. I feel just the same, like I never want to WASTE any time, but lately I’ve realized just how stressed out I am because of overstimulation.
More and more lately I’ve realized that peace comes with gratitude, which comes from observation - of the world, of myself. And often I don’t give myself that time to just be
The Bible says “Let the Lord be my rock.” And I’ve always seen the world around me as God. Reconnecting with that brings so much peace and understanding
yes, you’re a kid on the internet, but you spread so much positive and interesting messages and thoughts. i honestly can’t thank you enough for this video, it was so interesting and it makes me wanna do that too. distance myself from internet, my phone, stressful exams, all those kind of pressures.. ! thank u :)
How can someone dislike/ hate this guy... Such humble and genuine personality..not someone will be eyeing viewers as if they have to go through the whole watch hour or else they'll lose something..
Quality of soft speaking, honesty is winning hearts.. it feels comfortable, welcoming
No preaching, no loud voice, no screaming... What at least I needed after the end of the day!
Definitely one of my favourite youtubers right now, your videos really resonate with me and are helping guide me along the path I want, keep it up my dude!
He’s just so adorable. I could watch his videos forever
Nathaniel, you probably hear this a lot but you really are an inspiration. You seem to have yourself and your life a lot more figured out than me, and at the age of 21! I am 23 and I feel a lot of affinity with you. I've always had that same sense of pressure to always be productive. I feel I've lost track of my goals the last 18 months or so. I graduated from university and was working a shitty job but to save up money so I could spend 6 months or so in South America, immersing myself in Spanish. Sadly Covid derailed my plans several times and although I did manage to learn Spanish from home, I feel I spend far too much time in that shitty job whilst my peers passed me by. But your videos are inspiring me to reclaim my path and get back on track. Thank you and I hope life continues to bring you blessings.
Nathan, this video is so on point. I’ve been feeling the same way you have recently due to living an unsustainable work lifestyle.
You’re spot on with the “fear of boredom” & using work as an escape from yourself ideas. Thank you for making this!
Everytime you find urself alone , with nothing to do, please realize this is the time where you are meeting up with urself , talking , checking up , dealing with ur emotions , re organizing ur thoughts , re connecting with nature , being present with nature , with god , and in alignment with the universe ... and you need to respect that . They say a time well spent is never wasted . And that kind of time is really benificial to ur soul and ur journey
It is a culture thing. I live in a country where life revolves around friends, family and free time. Those are priorities in life and we all strive to complete the work just to be able to spend time longing around with close people. And those who are obsessed with productivity and work are different, and non typical. I hope pther cultures help you relax a bit a reset ypur priorities even just for one rest day.
myflyingkidney what country do you live in?
@@joeycollins4838 Croatia. If you are American you might know it from Game of thrones or possibly football world cup. If you are European you know where it is :)
myflyingkidney ooo interesting! I'm American but I know of it because i actually have a friend who's mom is from there
@@joeycollins4838 cool :) I think that is the first thing Americans (and many other tourists too) notice when they come here. It is a very relaxed culture. tourists always say all we do is sit and drink coffee all day. It isn't completely true, it's more complex than that, but it is definitely an important part of our day. You get together with your friends and just have coffee and talk. As often as you can. And oftentimes you'll see people just sitting and reading newspapers together and having coffee and not even talking, just being together. And another ritual people have here is to meet with their friends or co-workers (which is often the same) before work for coffee, which can be as early as 7 in the morning and those meetings are short, maybe an hour the most, and then you go to work. I'd personally rather sleep, and I never meet with people that early, but I understand why people do it. Ita much easier to go into work that way, you feel much more positive. So yeah. Being lonely or isolated or too focused on work is definitely not a peoblem here. But we have a lot of other terrible problems, as any country I guess.
myflyingkidney Yeah every country has its own catch, but that's very interesting how it's so much more family and friend oriented than mainly work in Croatia. I'm only in highschool at the moment but with america's state i've been interested in after graduating to study abroad and maybe move out of country. I've heard new zealand is great but now i'd like to look into Croatia more! I love learning about other countries and their cultures :)
I'm Brazilian, 31, and over the last few years I lived in New Zealand, South Korea and now in the Philippines. One of the most important things I've learned is slowing down for a day and go for a walk in nature. Cellphone on airplane mode. I am not a picture person, but on these walks I take a few pics, because it's a great way of appreciate what I see. It's such a powerful way to relax and forget work..
I've been doing a reiteration of this for the past year. Throughout my entire life, there has always been stress and chaos and turmoil in every aspect. I had a messy childhood, traumatically injured teens (I broke my neck and had complications), lots of personal struggles throughout college, and lived in China for a year as an ESL teacher who said yes to everything.
Throughout this past year, I've had to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life because I discovered teaching isn't for me. And I finally feel like I have actually rested fully and recharged my batteries. Now I'm moving to Europe in 75 days to start the grad school program of my dreams and I never would have discovered even my new field without having had this mental reset. I highly recommend doing a mind reset!
Boredom is so important, we truly desire constant stimulation but just letting your mind quiet, letting all the ideas inside shuffle around and make connections allows for so much reflection and creativity. Thanks for sharing, this is a message we need to hear!
The way you seem to gradually getting happy and light is soooo beautiful.❤️❤️❤️
I have felt this for so many years... I grew up with an uncle and Aunt that weren’t very nice. They were pretty strict and abusive and if I wasn’t seen doing something I was punished. That’s stayed with me. I’ve achieved a lot don’t get me wrong and didn’t need that but it reinforced this need for productivity. Sometimes I find myself trudging through mud busy but not productive - trying to be productive and being frustrated. I also think I have adhd. When this lockdown started, I thought okay I can write I can make work etc and I was relieved the world slowed down but I feel over stimulated and oddly even more pressure to be productive. I had no idea things like this existed and I’m so grateful I’ve come across this ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing. I know this might be hard. I remember a moment in therapy about two years ago when I was told to relax in the chair - and I had an emotional response. It’ll be hard maybe sometimes but I am desperate for it 💛💛💛 thank you so much for sharing this. Totally wish I had a friend like you to talk about this stuff with! I’ll follow you on Instagram !
Who else is planning on trying this during quarantine?
I think I am seriously considering to give this challenge a try. I am a terrible at giving myself a break. I mean, the only reason why I get out of bed every day is to do something productive for work or school.
Nathaniel, you are so mature and insightful for someone who is 21. I am 22 and I am only just starting to start a journey of self improvement, so I really I appreciate these very informative videos that you are creating. Thank you.
Going through this NOW. Did medical checks and was fine. Doctor said I should go rest (do nothing)
Thanks Drew ❤ from Uganda
I have some friends who work hard and they are not completely satisfied. Just know that you are good enough, you are really smart and be proud of yourself in the end of the day. Not for how much you have done, be proud for who you are.
Great video
You hit the nail on the head, Nathaniel, with your revelation of connecting to childhood. What we were as children is the core of what we are as adults! To be able to revisit that childhood is unbelievably restorative and comforting in this intense world we live in. Thank you!!
You are literally so smart!! At 21 you learned things I'm just now thinking about at 25. very impressed
we're a whole generation founded on FOMO
Wow there is something to that, my generation was the transitional internet generation, I feel we got all of the good stuff, curiosity, vastly more educated, more connected. You guys got a lot of the bad stuff, anxiety, extrinsic self-worth, poor focus etc. But hey there are probably an endless amount of good things to go with it. I do sense there is a rising tide of people seeking to distance themselves from media and tech, get back to a simpler analogue time.
@@MrNiceHk so true! We are basically one big study on what online interactions do to us as humans. There is no long-term studies available, it's all real time. I am not upset, I find the times we live in extremely exciting! And if anything, I hope that we learn to deal with anxiety etc. earlier on in life because of it. But you are not wrong. The numbers speak against us!
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so accurate. being 30 I feel like I got to experience just before the change and also now in the midst of it and nowadays I feel FOMO so much it's crazy. Always used to feel so present.
Fomo is the worst and only gets worse with social media. You always feel like someone is doing something and you need to
My mind is blown every time you mention your age. You are wise beyond your years!
I turn off all notifications on all my devices for this reason. I am generally not very productive and have low concentration, so this has really helped me a lot. I only have notifications on for phone calls and the app I use to help me form habits via daily commitments. All else is off at all times.
I have no idea what happened but I was crying throughout the entire video, thank you for making me realize what I've been doing wrong all this time
Hey Nathaniel! I'm 22 yrs old so we're around similar age range! Thank you for sharing this tbh! I feel this pressure constantly everyday to the point where it paralyzes me and depresses the hell outta me. I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this. Thank you so much for the advices!
I have literally never left a RUclips comment before (I'm the definition of a lurker). But I had to take a few minutes to write to you because this video struck me hard.
I related so much to everything you said about our addiction to productivity, and particularly the not wanting to go to sleep because you feel like you haven't accomplished enough. That is how I feel literally every single day.
And when you said that you found yourself thinking about your childhood and wondering when you became an adult... I used to have those thoughts all the time. All we do is distract ourselves from the passing of time until it's too late to get any of the time back. Videos like yours remind us to look around at our lives every so often before you miss it.
I'll be doing a 24 hour dopamine fast soon. I am in law school otherwise I would do it tomorrow. Thank you for the inspiration Nathaniel.
I struggle with productivity that's why feel like shit when i learned that there are people like you that are addicted to productivity.
I cried. The "speech" ariund 6 minutes in spoke to me deeply.
Struggling with chronic depression, every day is a challenge and the only relief I really ever got was living like this for a month. Sadly I was eventually forced back into the structure and pressure of life when that sinking feeling had built up. If only our world would allow for people to live like this; then maybe depression and anxiety disorders wouldn't be such a big issue.
I feel you 100%, this vid helped me a lot to organize and realize my own thoughts and feelings! Thanks!!
I know I am only observing from a distance but : Such a wholesome human being!
I really felt this video as an 21 Year old. Thank you.
Your face at the beginning vs. after your restingday - SO WONDERFUL! thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts with us. I'm so glad that we can share our conciousness, personal developments and ups&downs through the internet. Sometimes i need to remember myself that i am normal while most of the world is crazy! Not the other way around! Thank you for being normal and honest Much Love from Germany
Thank you for the quality and honesty of the content that you continually provide. Your hard work is appreciated.
I have the same problem. Too often I associate productivity with my overall happiness. When I have a unproductive or slow day I end up just raising my expectations the next. This has had a negative impact on my social life, where I basically lose sight of human interaction because I constantly have my goals on my mind. Later when I flight from the social interaction to work on my goals I get a feeling of guilt and unsatisfaction, because I missed out on an opportunity to enjoy that social interaction. There have been weeks where I feel the balance of both, but it is definitely a learning curve to find that balance. I have to remind myself that it is okay to have an unproductive day and that my relationships with people around me are what really matters most. With that attitude I find I am much more "productive" in each aspect and have a clearer mind.
Nathaniel does a great job of keeping an open mind with this video and it certainly helped.
I wrote down my feelings in my 12 hour dopamine fast on paper, here they are:
00:00:25 - Slightly apprehensive, but looking forward to seeing how long I can last. Probably don't know what I'm getting myself in for.
00:03:52 - Decided to stand up because I'm too comfortable sitting down.
00:08:23 - Needed toilet
00:23:00 - Started meditating, focussing on breath
00:54:35 - Finished first meditation session - noticed was able to sustain thought for longer than usual
01:01:11 - Had a cup of water
01:11:48 - Quite surprised about how fast time is seeming to go.
01:17:46 - Brain just feels empty. Feel like I am lacking emotion.
01:39:15 - Already getting the urge to eat, but feeling fairly content.
02:02:52 - Feels easier than expected. Feeling more emotional and mind feels clear.
02:17:19 - Repeatedly thinking about food - I'm hungry
02:28:31 - Getting pretty bored
02:43:10 - Had a cup of water
03:02:06 - Began meditation #2
04:01:31 - Finished meditating
04:02:40 - Can smell food and it isn't nice not to be able to have it, but at the same time I feel good about myself for being able to resist it.
04:05:56 - Had a cup of water
04:27:31 - Had a cold shower
04:38:59 - Craving food right now, the thought of eating a cooked dinner seems amazing. Feeling warm and relaxed after a painful cold shower.
04:57:37 - Gonna stand and stare at the wall at 5 hours until 6 hours.
05:11:10 - Gave up on staring at the wall
05:34:53 - Very bored
05:55:18 - Has been the most painstakingly slow hour so far
06:00:05 - Halfway done woo!
06:25:49 - I'm cold, hungry and my eyes are stinging. Not a pleasant situation.
06:46:57 - Had a cup of water
06:56:12 - What do I say if someone asks me what I did on this day?
07:19:08 - Cant believe I've gone this long with doing basically nothing.
07:25:59 - Started meditation #3
07:53:11 - Finished meditation
08:08:09 - Started thinking about how much I miss my childhood games - and the emotions attached to them (nostalgia I know)
08:34:32 - Cannot wait to eat at 12:00:01
08:37:16 - Had a cup of water
09:39:05 - Bored as hell, right now it's just a countdown until I can eat.
11:00:00 - An hour to go
11:34:07 - Had a cup of water
12:00:00 - DONE :D
@Hakim honestly, for me the benefits dimished fairly quickly, I appreciated food a lot more (didn't last) and it's good for building patience, but I would say just have a good daily routine and you will feel great. Get up and go sleep early, eat clean, go for runs, cold shower, nofap if ur a pro
@Hakim it would obviously be more beneficial if you were to do it over say a week, but that's a great waste of time that you could spend working towards your goals
i am so much older than you but i find it so relatable and calming.wisdom beyond years.
Too much stimulation creates *COMPLEXITY* and *COMPLACENCY.*
Agreed!
Could you elaborate on the complexity part?
@@Minato22000 lots of information to sort through online and in life makes you feel overwhelmed
minato22 And the overload of stimulation makes the brain crave for something more rewarding. This creates complexity when the brain is looking for too much sources.
Thank you both for the answers. The brain craving something more rewarding or even complex is definitely a big problem for a lot of people with addictions. I think the complex part imo is the worst because you’ll find yourself digging deeper and deeper to find something equally as rewarding as when you first started
"Basically, I want freedom to be a human-being" - EXACTLY!! This has been my philosophy recently. I want to be human again, enjoy drinking coffee on the balcony, petting my dog, reading a book, taking a long bath, hike in the forest ... - all without the sense of constant guilt & stress! I've been having this feeling that I'm chasing something that I can never catch, always worrying that I have so much to do & then suffering mentally and physically. It's stupid, simply stupid. This weekend I simply had to run away to the forest & simply "BE". This was the best feeling in a long time. Please people, be gentle to yourself, this chase is really not worth it.
You dont know how much i needed this
Nathaniel, i can't believe you're only 21 years old. I've been watching your videos for a while and i've been fascinated. But you have such a wise and calm vibe, i thought you'd be older. I really appreciate all you do. Thank you for the inspiration. Thank you for being an amazing human.
Do you ever feel like you get into a self-help feedback loop? Almost as if you become so focused on finding mental clarity, you get distracted from your original goal?
LEAVE self-help books!!!!!!! They screw up your mind. DO! That's the most important thing.
I’ve read a great blog post about Dopamine levels and how to boost them naturally, just check it out, I think you’d like it. www.healthodysseyweb.com/blog/Discoverthe10bestwaystoboostDopaminelevelsnaturally
@@UlyssesRicardo you don't want to boost it though, you want to limit it to things that matter.
Self help is complete bullshit, realized that a long time ago... you’re reading and trying all this nonsense and wasting your time
now make a youtube video about that for people to consume with a fresh illusion that they're actually getting closer to the finish line of self-help where they can actually start getting things done
Forever in awe of Nathaniel's self awareness and spiritual freedom. I would love to meet someone with his depth and curiosity
I used to do this in a tent in the mountains. I really should get back to doing that. Thanks man. Good share.
So I did it. I also made a video about my experience, thanks for the inspo ma man! It's an idea worth sharing. ruclips.net/video/pSUaNKyS87Y/видео.html
Hello Nathanial. I came across your videos recently. They've brought up a lot of sadness and grief in me (and a fair bit of joy too!)
You have had a very supportive childhood and have been encouraged to explore your authentic self, this means you will trust what you love to do. You are a young person with a very good head start in life (which also means a lot more wisdom than most of us at your age), make the most of the energy you have now, carry on with what you are doing, keep having realisations and sharing them with people...you are doing a good thing for humanity! Stopping, resting, being, pondering is part of that 'work' of realisation......but remember to utilise your youthful energy!
My childhood was full of invalidation, with no introduction to the many possibilities in the world. I always doubted myself because I was never given support or validation to trust myself. I left home at 19 and wasted so many years partying etc. and not believing I was good at anything. I tried (because of my lack of confidence it wasn't a 'full' experience) the things I was attracted to half-heartedly because of that lack of self-belief. I procrastinated because of lack of belief in myself. Now I am physically unable to do the things I love to do as well as I would like. I have done A LOT of soul searching and am now at a point of accepting my choices in the past which I believe meant much potential was wasted. I've decided to focus my energy on what I can do.....and loving and accepting my journey in life...and finding a way to make a difference in some way.
By all means have your rest days, but make use of your time when you are young. You will have plenty of rest time when you get older! You will notice the changes in your mental and physical abilities as you age....but when you hit your mid 50's you'll begin to really notice them, and the continual deterioration of them. It doesn't mean you won't have joy in your life, you have a different kind of joy....what I am saying is, save the enjoyment of slowing down for when you have to! In saying that, it's good that you can see that the slowing down experience will be a good thing....perhaps just as enjoyable as 'achieving'. All the best Nathanial, and thanks for you work....it's very encouraging for many people. Love, Dawn
"just be" nice. I like your honesty and how your able to put these things into coherent and clear words, especially being or trying to do enough or more, I am also 21 it's a weird age not gonna lie. But it's nice to know we are not alone, I think a lot of people feel that way. It makes me feel hope for myself, so thanks, man!
Brother! I have the same problem. All I see is videos on how to be productive but what happens if you love your job so much you are actually hurting yourself? Example, working for free until 12am some times and overtime on weekends. I push myself beyond my limits and have realized life isn't all about work because I feel like I'm still missing something. I can relate to this video in MANY MANY ways. I'm always about self-improvement though and I need to better other aspects of my life other than super productive and being a work machine without rest. This video has helped me open my eyes. :) Thank you!
You are truly an awesome, outstanding human being. With your empathy, your high degree of intra and inter personal intelligence and most importantly with your humbleness, you'll be just fine no matter the obstacles you may go through :)
I'm really grateful for content creators like you, so thank you.
" The problem is, I love what I do. "
Tells you a lot about him.
Nathaniel, you’re so reflective and introspective. I find that a very attractive quality. Your videos are so relaxing to watch, and I never feel like I’ve “wasted my time” per say whenever I watch you. Thanks for sharing!
I really hope you do this day without the camera. You’re still working and creating. Filling your need for a “productive” day. I would be curious to see what you felt after a full no camera day.
Im so happy i found this channel, i really enjoy the content that I've been binge watching so far. Thank you for bringing this content in my life
Every video makes me reflect on different aspects of my own life. This video is once again inspiring
I don't know what your situation is exactly, but watching and listening to you made me think you would love therapy. The way you talk about yourself and your thoughts makes me think you would find that process extremely valuable. I've been seeing a therapist for over 3 years at this point and it's honestly been one of the most incredible and meaningful experiences of my life.
Nathaniel, even when you do nothing, you create amazing content.
Yesterday I thought about doing this exact Fast, for these EXACT reasons. Today this video comes to my recommended. Tomorrow I will do this.
This is the second time your videos have come to be at crucial times. very profound.
Cheers nate!
planning to do a dopamine fast on sunday, this video hyped me up so much 🤗
Today, at the beach, I was feeling guilty for not working. This video came at the perfect time!
Your videos are truly fascinating. Always a new, interesting topic that you somehow always find a way to make it captivating.
Heart of Kentucky. You don't have to do something all the time. It's o.k. to do nothing. Sometimes we just have to wait to see what's next. Sometimes we have to wait years, and this is excruciating painful. Sometimes there's no light at the end of the tunnel, but if we will just endure, it will all pass, and then we get a glimmer of hope, because we know who we are, once again. Feels good, because we like who we are. It's like a sweet awakening. Katie.
This is exactly what I go through and needed. Thank you for this video.
Nath, eres muy maduro para tu edad y eso significa que desde pequeñito ya eras un cavilador! Me encanta escucharte filosofar ❤️.
The quality is at its best! Keep the good work man! Continue uploading these kinda of videos.
Today is Monday. It's been a week since my last exam. This last week I've been occupied with Christmas shopping, catching up on games, watching movies and drinking with friends. Today, I have nothing that *has* to go on. I'm actually gonna go to campus and write. Just write creatively, but not obsessively. Maybe meet a couple of friends.
But before that I'm gonna sit out on the balcony in the cold Scandinavian weather with a cuppa coffee and just... be, I think.
Thanks, Nathaniel.
You really inspire me with each video you put here. I love following you. Keep up the good work. Always!
A lot of us forget what it feels like to just live intuitively, which is essentially what happens when we let go of the thoughts that tell us to keep going even though we are depleted. Great video and thanks for making it.
This is amazing!!! Watching you go through the experience causes such a huge shift in perspective as a viewer, this was a good reminder that we need a pause sometimes!
wow. for a brief moment I felt clarity. The same way I felt when I took a trip to upstate new york in the woods laying freely in a hammock. Thank you Nathaniel.
i'm currently in a rut right now, this is exactly what i needed thank you!
Props, dude!! So amazing to see a 21 year old speak and think like this. There’s hope for the world yet
Ur best vid. I disdain workaholism especially of the "American dream" verity.
We live to work and work to rest.
Your channel is so genuine and heart felt. It shows. Thank you for sharing your growth with the world
*_Some people are addicted to alcohol, weed, etc. I'm addicted to productivity..._*
Life Progress - Health, Wealth, & Happiness Channel weed isn’t addictive
@@Sjixify Not physically. But many great addictions aren't physical in nature. It's okay if you enjoy weed, but saying that it has no addictive qualities seems kinda ignorant.
MrJeng300 it’s not addictive that was proven.. it’s based on the individual’s own self control.
@@Sjixify It's not PHYSICALLY addictive. Eating in itself isn't either. Yet TONS of people are addicted to overeating. Obviously, ALL ADDICTIONS, are based on predisposition and personal self control.
@@MrJeng300 Don't bother with that person lol. He/she is obviously way too young to understand that weed is 100% addictive and in most cases detrimental to a person's well being.
I have done this partially and unconsciously when I was at a crossroad. Cleared my head and got answers to everything.. Is like a weekend meditation retreat for sure.
Thank you for sharing your experience Nathaniel.
Enjoy every day. You will blink and one day you are 45 years old. The older you get, the faster it seems to go by. I remember being 21 like it was last year and now I have a hard time believing I will be 49 this year. I really enjoy your videos and take on life.
THIS VIDEO IS AMAZING. YOURE amazing! And so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your experience. What a beautiful video
I am happy I found this today. I am currently in the midst of writing my law dissertation and been mentally struggling to get through it. Thank you.
Yesssss, the best way to start my day
I have been fasting at least one day a week for 35 years. I know when I feel down or groggy it’s time to fast and reboot!
Great video Nate. Thank you.